2009 Ouachita Adventure Race Gear

Personal Equipment:

(This equipment must be with each individual racing at all times, unless otherwise instructed.)

• Backpack

• Hydration system or bottles to hold a min of 70oz of water.

• Headlamp

• Whistle

• Two Glow Sticks

• Emergency Blanket or Bivy

• Waterproof Jacket (nylon or better with taped or sealed seams)

• Fleece, Wool or Synthetic Top

• Fleece, Wool or Synthetic Hat (Buffs™ and similar styled headwear allowed)

• Dry Bag or Sealable Plastic Bag (Large enough to hold all gear inside backpack.)

• Lighter or Waterproof Matches

• Gloves, long fingered

• Rappelling Harness and Rappelling Device (rentals are available)

• Extra Batteries for Headlamp

• Compass

 Team/Solo Equipment:

(Each item is only required per-team or solo)

• Waterproof Map Case

• UTM tool

• Flashlight (small, backup light source)

• Cell phone or GMRS/FRS Radio in Waterproof Bag

• First-Aid Kit

  • 4 4x4 Dressings (2 for Solos)

  • 1 Roll of Waterproof Medical Tape

  • 1 3” Ace Bandage

  • 3 Doses of Pain Killers (1 dose for Solos)

  • 6 Band-Aids (2 for Solo)

  • Small tube of Antibacterial Ointment

Mountain Biking Equipment:

(Each item is one per person unless designated otherwise.)

• Mountain Bike

• Helmet

• Spare Tube

• CO2 Inflator or Small Pump

• Red Rear Light

• Bike Repair Kit (1 per team)

  • Tire Tools

  • Chain Tool

Paddling Equipment:

(Each item is one per person unless designated otherwise.)

• Canoe or Sit on Top Kayak (Provided by race management. Personal Canoes and Kayaks allowed. Must have prior approval, email us for info.)

• PFD (provided by race management. Personal PFDs are Allowed.)

• Paddle (provided by race management. Personal Paddles Allowed.)

• Two Glow Sticks (one for front and rear of canoe, per team)

• Sling Seat (suggested for teams of three)